Fred Award
| Fred Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best show by a Kiwi comedian at the NZICF |
| Sponsored by | New Zealand Comedy Trust |
| Location | SkyCity Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Presented by | Previous winner |
| Reward(s) | NZ$5,000 |
| First award | 2006 |
| Most awards | Dai Henwood (2) Trygve Wakenshaw (2) |
| Website | Fred Award |
The Fred Award is the highest honour at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, awarded to the best show written and performed by a New Zealand comedian.
The award is named in honour of New Zealand comedian John Clarke's most well-known character, Fred Dagg. Dagg was one of New Zealand's most recognisable comedic characters during the 1970s and is considered to be an icon of New Zealand pop culture. The winner receives a trophy of Dagg's gumboot.